Arellano to host Youth Advisory Council at Sauk Valley Community College

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, will host his fall Youth Advisory Council from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.Arellano’s Youth Advisory Council brings together high school students from across the 37th District to learn about state government, hear from local leaders, discuss issues important to their generation and meet other students from across the district.Additionally, students will develop and debate public policy proposals, with an opportunity to participate in a mock committee hearing at the State Capitol during the council’s spring session.“My Youth Advisory Council is one of my favorite events of the year, and the students are the reason why,” Arellano said. “They bring energy and plenty of tough questions, which makes for some great discussions. I love seeing them get into a debate and realize they have a role to play in shaping the decisions we make in Springfield.”Guest speakers will include Sauk Valley Community Colle